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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Fibromyalgia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia begins with a medical history and physical examination. There are no laboratory tests such as biopsies or X-rays for this disease. These tests are sometimes used to rule out other medical illnesses.
The American College of Rheumatology recommends the following guidelines for a diagnosis: